11 Breakfast Bowls to Inspire Healthy Eating

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but between getting ready for work and getting the kids out the door, there isn’t much time left to whip up something healthy and hearty.

For too many of us, our go-to is a grab-and-go bar or a bowl of lackluster cereal. Or worse, we skip breakfast altogether. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Quick, easy, and satisfying recipes do exist. And we’ve got the morning meal inspiration to prove it. Say hello to breakfast bowls!

From supercharged oats to tropical smoothies, these bowls are brimming with nature’s bounty—fruits, veggies, grains, seeds, and nuts—to fuel you for the day ahead.

There are so many things you can do with quinoa, and this five-ingredient breakfast bowl proves it. Sweet blueberries, vanilla, and a little bit of sugar or honey come together for this simple and perfectly tasty bowl.

Savory, spicy, and oh so satisfying, this breakfast burrito bowl from Yup it’s Vegan is made with pan-fried chickpeas, black rice, lentils, quinoa, guacamole, cabbage, and mango salsa. One bite and you’ll be hooked.

Pressed for time in the AM? Try this delicious, make-ahead chia and flax pudding from Wellness With Taryn. In the evening, combine chia and flax seeds and coconut milk in a mason jar and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, it’s ready to serve. Jazz it up with chopped prunes, toasted coconut, sliced kiwi, almonds or whatever toppings you have on hand.

A banana split for breakfast?! Eating Bird Food's dessert-inspired dish is vegan and gluten-free and bound to be embraced by the whole family. Don’t worry—it still delivers on the sweetness of the original, courtesy of dairy-free yogurt, caramelized bananas, fresh berries, cacao nibs, and grain-free granola.

Oatmeal is heart-healthy and full of fiber to help you stave off mid-morning snack cravings. This superfood oatmeal bowl from Fresh Fit Kitchen is loaded with protein, courtesy of hemp seeds and almond butter. And the blueberries pack an antioxidant punch.

Love juicy peaches? Oh My Veggies found a way to enjoy them year-round. Slice and freeze them to preserve their peak freshness. Whenever you’re longing for a taste of summer, simply blend them with coconut milk for a seriously creamy smoothie bowl and top with more peaches, almonds, and raspberries.